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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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